Student and Staff Wellbeing

Food Relief

We understand that the increased cost of living has had a large impact on the community. There are lots of people who are now finding it challenging and are struggling to afford some of the basic essentials. Foodbank Victoria provides the ability to search for food relief serices accross the state of Victoria and the other services listed below are for within the Hume Merribek Communities.

If you or someone you know if having a tough time, there are supports available!

Foodbank Victoria

The Foodbank Victoria website provides the option to find food relief services across the state of Victoria for those who may need it.

For more information, click on the link below.

Food Parcels @ Broadmeadows Community Hub

Held on Tuesdays between 9:30 - 11:30am

Bookings Essential so please call 9302 2131

$10 Donation

Eligibility Requirements:

Suburbs: Broadmeadows, Dallas, Jacana, Glenroy, Campbellfield, Meadow Heights, Coolaroo

Additional Eligibility Requirements: Health Care, Pensioner or Refugee's

'Eligibility requirements will be checked'

Northpoint Centre provide nutritious food parcels that include water, condiments, canned food, bread, fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products as well as assorted snacks. Although not all products are available all the time, there is a variety and they strive to cover the main healthy food groups. Northpoint Centre operates from its large distribution centre and Head Office in Tullamarine and have collection sites currently in Coburg, Craigieburn and Meadow Heights.

For more information and collection points click the button below.

Community Lunch @ Banksia Gardens

Since 2012, Banksia Gardens Community Services has been proud to partner with the Tibetan Buddhist Society who established this program to support people in the local area. These lunches take place fortnightly on a Sunday and are an opportunity for local residents to enjoy a nutritious meal in a welcoming and friendly environment and to make connections with volunteers and fellow residents. Approximately 60–80 people take part in this program on a regular basis.

For more information about the community lunch click the button below.

Community Pantry @ Banksia Gardens

Held on Wednesdays 12:30pm–2:30pm or until stocks last at 71-81 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows. There is a limit of 1 food parcel per concession holder, and they ask for a $4 contribution per person.

Eligibility: Available to people with concession entitlements (e.g. Health Care Card, Bridging Visa), asylum seekers and international students. Evidence of eligibility required.

Food Relief @ Kenley Court Neighbourhood House

Held on Thursdays 11:00am - 12:30pm or until stock lasts at 18 Kenley Court, Meadow Heights. There is a limit of 1 food parcel per concession holder, and they ask for a $5 contribution per person.

Eligibility: Available to people with concession entitlements (e.g. Health Care Card, Bridging Visa), asylum seekers and international students. Evidence of eligibility required.

For more information about Banksia Garden and their Community Pantry, click the button below.